2025 Regular SessionHawaii Legislature

HB425: Relating To Public Employment.

Legislative Summary

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.

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Bill History

1/17/2025
Pending introduction.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
House of Representatives
1/21/2025
Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
House of Representatives
1/27/2025
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 01-30-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
House of Representatives
1/30/2025
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/17/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Labor & Public Employment(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/17/202537.5 KB
Misc
Misc1/29/20252107.9 KB